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It’s free! Each month we send out a digest of what’s new on BE, give you the heads up on anything we think may be of interest to you, and include an editorial piece about anything and everything under the sun. Our editorials have covered a wide range of topics including the history of salt, the prevalence of old naval slang in the English language, team dynamics, and more. It’s something completely different every month. You’re welcome to give feedback and to suggest new topics for us to cover. We also usually have a little something in the newsletter to amuse you.

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